Spirit Group, the company behind the 'TJ Bernard' pub chain, seem to have got it into their heads that its a good idea to make an increasing number of their pubs virtually identical. Probably something to do with establishing a...

No longer a mock Horror pub, the test-tube cocktails and Gothic furnishings have been cleared aside as part of a Geronimo pubs refit, as has the old name. And, as you'd expect, the new pub's furnishings are soft, the feel...

This pub hasn't changed in years and remains a breath of grotty air in the midst of Chinese Restaurants, trendy bars and boring pubs. It has the same sticky carpet, scratched Formica tables and regulars propping up the bar. The...

A sibling of Porters Bar in Henrietta Street, this branch on Poland Street is in a handy position to capture the drinking crowds as they journey in and out of Soho. The fare is decent enough, there's something for everyone,...

We've known this pub for years, and have always had a bit of a soft spot for it after many an afternoon or evening spent here. Still enjoying the benefits of a refit a couple of years back, The Marquis has a smart feel, its...

This old favourite, tiny though it is, has had a bit of work done. That's a good thing, as it's now got a pleasant upstairs bar that be hired or just enjoyed. Happily, the changes have actually improved the drinking experience...

This pub is one that most shoppers and tourists in London will have spotted, being a distinctive, handsome, late Victorian pub, in the busy area, just to the north of theatre land and on many a bus route, and it hasn't changed...

De Hems is a popular pub for people to meet when out for a night on the town. Named after a Dutch sailor, who bought the place in the late 19th Century, it wavered in our affections after a change of ownership diluted the...

If you're worn out by the shopping hordes of Oxford Street and need a drink, the Champion is a good place to go. It's a beautifully appointed pub with a lovely exterior and fantastic champion-themed stained glass windows. It...

Quite a handsome Victorian pub (particularly after a recent lick of paint) that's in an area overrun with tourists going to the British Museum. The results are what you would expect - no matter how hard the management try - and...

Good, solid, traditional boozer. Plenty of regulars and an easygoing jolly atmosphere, consequently the odd influx of shoppers/tourists doesn't spoil it. An average range of drink and a comprehensive range of food is on offer,...

The Cross Keys is a quaint, popular (especially with the media crowd hereabouts) little pub, on the periphery of Covent Garden, that does a good job of being a welcoming hostelry. Unlike many places in the area, The Cross Keys...

This is a jolly decent little boozer that's ideal for a quick drink or a longer session (space permitting). Sporting not much more than a jukebox and a small TV, the pub has a great deal more character than many of the more...